John

Welcome, this is probably a decent time of the year to sign up.........most of the winternet craziness is gone and a small amount of sanity returns to OFC. We like fishing reports and pics, lots of pics.

Chris, I had a hollow glass 12' surfcaster from the late 50's or early 60's that I brought over from the UK. In my teens it used to throw 3oz of lead close to 100 yards off the beach in the UK. Brought it out of storage a couple of years ago and paired it with a 7001i. Second cast off the beach in Cape Cod snapped clean in two at the brass ferrule... Never thought of the deterioration in the glass.

Yeah tried that.......feels pretty good actually.

Don't like 2 piece rods, maybe it's just a mind set that I have developed over the years. However, as Lew says, having them come apart at the handle may be a good compromise.

You're a sick man Dan....just sayin'

Ed Zachary! We all know it's Don Cherry. If ya don't like him, don't watch him. He tells it like (he thinks) it is. No surprise for me.

Baitcasters same as spinning reels all the way left handed...yet my trolling reels are right hand retrieve as they only came that way! Can't see the reason for switching hands myself after casting but have lots of friends who do and wouldn't dream of left hand retrieve. Personal preference............ go with what's comfortable to you.

Here's a novel idea PM a mod.............

Nice report Wayne... Yeaah, right, hmmmm...didn't think removing the glass would work! Kinda glad you cleaned up the dink laker description too

Welcome Juli....you are a lucky man Frank..

Ooops sorry Roy, didn't see you there...

I am covered for 12 months of the year.......January is the same as June.

I quit traditional garage sales a few years ago Cliff as I would have ended up in Jail........ I find, as you, Kijiji once or twice a year works for me and typically nets waaay more $$$$.

It's a date my friend will be in touch...

Hope that we can get out together sometime this year.......my travel schedule has eased up a little.

Hope to help you do this Simon........

Well one goal is to log more hours on the water. I put less that 10 hours on the boat in 2011. Second is to get out again on the rivers and streams, I miss that terribly. Third is to stop buying gear that is designed to catch fishermen and learn something new at every opportunity.

I like the ratio of Meat 'n Fish to taters and Veggies......this man knows how to roll!

Both sets of cheeks puckered up here.........still think it would be better with pickerel....just sayin'

Hey Mike sounds like a great time. Where are you staying in Kissimmee? We like Sea World for a day (grandkids love the stingray pool). We always plan for a day at the beach (either gulf or atlantic), it breaks up the week with a change of pace and scenery. Downtown Disney is good for a half or a full day depending on the pace at which you do things and it's free (unless you buy something). For a great (cheap) meal try Sweet Tomatoes, buffet style but good quality at a great price and there's always coupons on line for discounts. Also Mimi's Cafe great value for breakfast lunch or dinner. BTW most of the buffets in Orlando are crap...

Great shot!

Personally Mike, I'm not a hybrid fan. They don't make sense either economically or eco-friendly wise. I would go diesel in a heartbeat if economy from a larger vehicle is the goal.

Dang Bunk, ya sure know how to make a grown man cry.........especially one who hasn't see the ice at all this "winter". Very cool!

Now there's some good stuff right there........just sayin'